Senior Manager of Procurement

Job Location: Warren, MA; Monroe, NC; Tampa, FL POSITION DETAILS – Senior Manager, Procurement The Senior Manager owns the end-to-end procurement execution process, including purchase order placement, purchase order changes, supplier acknowledgements, open-order management, delivery commitments, shipment tracking, and material recovery activities. This position serves as the primary operational interface between Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Performance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and suppliers to ensure uninterrupted material flow and supply continuity. The Senior Manager drives operational excellence through disciplined procurement processes, KPI management, team development, supplier engagement, compliance oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role is accountable for achieving procurement execution targets while maintaining compliance with company procedures and applicable U.S. Government, Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Navy, FAR, DFARS, and customer contractual requirements. Principal Responsibilities Procurement Operations Leadership Lead and develop procurement execution strategies that support business objectives, customer commitments, and operational excellence. Manage and mentor procurement personnel across multiple manufacturing locations, utilizing multiple ERP systems, to maximize organizational effectiveness. Establish standardized procurement processes, procedures, and governance across all facilities. Ensure procurement activities align with production schedules, inventory objectives, and customer delivery requirements. Drive operational excellence and process consistency throughout the procurement organization. Develop workforce capabilities through coaching, training, succession planning, and performance management. Purchase Order Execution & Demand Fulfillment Own US NAVY-wide purchase order execution activities across all manufacturing locations. Ensure timely placement of purchase orders in support of MRP requirements, production schedules, and customer demand. Oversee purchase order modifications, schedule changes, cancellations, and supplier communications. Ensure procurement teams effectively convert planning requirements into supplier commitments. Manage requisition-to-purchase-order workflow performance to support material availability objectives. Drive execution of procurement priorities supporting demand fulfillment and inventory management goals. Coordinate with Planning, Operations, and Materials organizations to support changing business requirements and priorities. Maintain high levels of ERP transaction accuracy and procurement data integrity. Supplier Commitment Management (embedded IPT supply chain expeditors) Establish processes to ensure timely supplier acknowledgment of purchase orders and schedule changes. Monitor supplier acknowledgment performance and resolve gaps that may impact production schedules. Ensure supplier commitments are accurately reflected within ERP and planning systems. Validate supplier promise dates and ensure commitment accuracy for materials supporting customer programs. Escalate supplier responsiveness, commitment, and delivery concerns as necessary. Partner with Supplier Performance teams to improve supplier execution and accountability. Open Order Management & Material Recovery Lead US NAVY-wide open-order management activities to ensure supplier commitments support manufacturing requirements. Direct the procurement team in proactive supplier follow-up activities to validate order status and delivery commitments. Own supplier delivery commitment management and maintain visibility to all critical open purchase orders. Establish and execute recovery plans for past-due orders, supplier delays, capacity constraints, and material shortages. Drive shortage mitigation and material recovery activities to protect production schedules and customer commitments. Coordinate supplier escalation efforts, expedited shipments, and recovery …

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